Evidence for the Protein Leverage Hypothesis in Preschool Children Prone to Obesity

The protein leverage hypothesis (PLH) proposed that strict regulation of protein intake drives energy overconsumption and obesity when diets are diluted by fat and/or carbohydrates. Evidence about the PLH has been found in adults, while studies in children are limited. Thus, we aimed to test the PLH by assessing the role of dietary protein on macronutrients, energy intake, and obesity risk using data from preschool children followed for 1.3 years.

Source: Clinical Nutrition - September 29, 2023 Category: Nutrition Authors: Hanyue Zhang, Alistair M. Senior, Christoph Saner, Nanna J. Olsen, Sofus C. Larsen, Stephen J. Simpson, David Raubenheimer, Berit L. Heitmann Tags: Original article Source Type: research